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Community Health Worker
Company Name
Beat Gold Global services recruitment agency
Job Type
Part-Time
Application Deadline
28/9/2026
Responsibilities
A *Community Health Worker (CHW)* is a frontline health worker who connects the community to the health system. In Nigeria they're often called *JCHEW - Junior Community Health Extension Worker* or *CHEW*.
They work in communities, PHCs, and outreach programs, not just in the hospital ward.
*1. Community Health Education & Promotion*
- Teach families about hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention
- Sensitize communities on immunization, family planning, malaria prevention, HIV, TB
- Promote maternal and child health: antenatal care, safe delivery, breastfeeding
*2. Basic Healthcare Services*
- Provide first aid and treat minor illnesses: fever, diarrhea, malaria, cough
- Administer basic drugs and medications as permitted
3.Disease Prevention & Control*
- Identify and report cases of communicable diseases to the PHC
- Support disease surveillance and contact tracing
- Participate in health campaigns and outreach programs
Requirements & Skills
*1. Healthcare & Technical Skills*
- *Basic Treatment*: First aid, treat minor illnesses like malaria, diarrhea, fever, cough
- *Maternal & Child Health*: Antenatal care support, safe delivery assistance, immunization, growth monitoring
- *Disease Prevention*: Health education on hygiene, malaria, HIV, TB, family planning
- *Screening*: Take vital signs, check BP, weight, blood sugar, temperature
*2. Community & Communication Skills*
- *Health Education*: Teach communities about sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention
- *Mobilization*: Sensitize and mobilize people for immunization and health campaigns
- *Communication*: Speak local language + English. Relate well with community leaders and families
- *Counseling*: Advise on family planning, breastfeeding, nutrition, and medication adherence
*3. Administrative & Field Skills*
- *Record Keeping*: Keep data of household visits, treatments, referrals, and health programs
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum: SSCE with credits in English, Biology, and 2 other science subjects
. Preferred: JCHEW Certificate- 2 years, or CHEW certificate 3 years from accredited school of Health Technology
Minimum Experience
2 years
A *Community Health Worker (CHW)* is a frontline health worker who connects communities to the health system by providing basic healthcare, health education, and preventive services right in homes and communities
*WHAT THEY DO:*
1. *Health Education & Promotion*
Teach families and communities about hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, malaria prevention, HIV, TB, and family planning. Promote antenatal care, safe delivery, breastfeeding, and immunization.
2. *Basic Healthcare Services*
Treat minor illnesses like fever, diarrhea, malaria, and cough. Provide first aid. Conduct health screening: BP, weight, temperature, blood sugar. Administer basic drugs and support immunization campaigns.
3. *Maternal & Child Health Support*
Register pregnant women and encourage antenatal visits. Conduct home visits for pregnant women
₦ 120,000 - 150,000
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